After Obi finished his meal, the waitress brought the "xxxxx." A person's ability to finish this sentence with the word "check" illustrates the operation of:
A) source memory.
B) a memory pattern.
C) reproductive memory.
D) a schema, or script.

Question

After Obi finished his meal, the waitress brought the "xxxxx." A person's ability to finish this sentence with the word "check" illustrates the operation of:
A) source memory.
B) a memory pattern.
C) reproductive memory.
D) a schema, or script.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The ability to fill in the blank with the word "check" suggests that the person has a schema or script for the typical restaurant experience, including finishing a meal and receiving a bill at the end. This is a type of procedural memory that guides our behavior in familiar situations. Option A and C are memory processes related to remembering specific information or events, while option B is a vague concept and not directly related to the scenario provided.

After Obi Finished His Meal, the Waitress Brought the "Xxxxx